Senior Material Engineer

Northvolt is now looking for Senior Material Engineers in Research and Development group to be part of our growing team. This is your chance to contribute to the development of the world's greenest and most sustainable Li-ion battery cell. Work location is in Västerås.

• Basic cell fabrication and evaluation: especially coincell fabrication and evaluation will be essential, even though part of the work could be outsourced as needed. Still it should be followed up and summarized by anode engineers.
• Electrochemical tests including swelling, EIS, Li plating, rate capability, cyclability, high temperature and low-temperature characteristics: Even though some part of the evaluation can be outsourced, data organization and analysis will be very important part since it will give a clue to the selection of materials and also direction of improvement.

The person we are looking for is strongly goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and natural talent to make things happen. The anode engineer is a vital member of the cell design team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.

Apply with CV and your complete LinkedIn profile. Full-time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Education/Experience

• A degree in Electrochemistry, Material engineering or Chemical engineering is required
• Knowledge/experience in Chemical analysis, Thermal analysis for organic and inorganic materials, Electrochemical analysis is a must
• Curious, eager to learn and develop
• Must have worked in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience and interest in the manufacturing industry is a plus

Specific Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in English
• Highly organized and result-driven
• An eye for detail
• Proactive and goes beyond expectations
• Has a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work during high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment
• Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor
• Passionate & purpose-driven